EMPLOYMENT

Job Opening: Federated Broadband Installation and Service Technician Federated Broadband, operating by and through Federated Rural Electric Association, is seeking qualified candidates who possess the right skill set in the fast- growing internet service industry. Federated Broadband is an internet service provider operating primarily in Jackson and Martin Counties of southern Minnesota providing fixed wireless and fiber to the home internet service to the rural areas. Responsibilities and Skills: The Broadband Installation and Service Technician is responsible for providing excellent installation and customer service to the members of Federated Broadband, as well as maintaining customer premises equipment (CPE) as needed, ensuring that networks are operating correctly and identifying issues which may require changes or upgrades for optimal performance. The technician must have the ability to install and troubleshoot both fixed wireless (FW) and fiber to the premise (FTTP) services and troubleshoot each accordingly. A complete job description along with an application may be found below. Federated Broadband offers a competitive wage and an attractive benefits package. Starting wage will range from $18 to $24 per hour, depending on training and experience. The position will be open until filled, and more than one candidate may be hired. Completed applications and candidate resumes should be mailed to: Attention Troy, Federated Broadband, 77100 Highway 71 S, PO Box 69, Jackson MN 56143; or emailed to: info@federatedrea.coop. This institution is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Click here for Broadband Installation and Service Technical Job Description Click here for application STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to allprograms). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.